Professor/Associate Professor in Marine Ecology (three‑year 20%)

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About the position

The Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University, Norway, invites applications for a three‑year 20% position as Professor or Associate Professor in Marine Ecology.

The position is based at the Bodø campus. As Nord University operates across multiple campuses, collaboration between faculties regardless of location is essential. The role may also include responsibilities at other Nord University campuses. 

Duties and responsibilities

• The position entails teaching and supervision at all levels.
• Supervision of Masters and PhD students in marine ecology, with special emphasis on species distribution modelling, macroecology, and machine-learning approaches to assess biodiversity responses to past, present, and future climate change.
• Initiating and developing interdisciplinary research projects.
• Facilitation of research projects with national and international partners.
• Participation in the development of externally funded research projects will be expected, as well as furthering research collaborations with national and international partners.
• It is assumed that the appointee will have excellent communications skills to advance the objectives of the Faculty and contribute to the development of its academic community. In this capacity the appointee will act as a marine ecology advisor, engaging with the Faculty's research community, and preparing personalized courses for graduate students and early career researchers.

Qualification requirements

 Professor:

• a doctoral degree in a relevant subject area, or competence at an equivalent level documented either by scientific work or artistic work of the same scope and quality
• educational competence
• significant contributions to research or artistic development work at the highest level, in accordance with international or national standards in the field
• quality development in own teaching and supervision over time and a high degree of reflection on own practice
• broad experience with supervision, preferably at master's/PhD level
• initiate, lead and/or participate in the development of educational quality in the academic communities

• good oral and written presentation skills in English 

   

Associate Professor:

To meet the qualification requirements for “førsteamanuensis” (uh. regulations § 3-6) a minimum of the following is required:

• a doctoral degree in a relevant subject area, or competence at an equivalent level documented either by scientific work or artistic work of the same scope and quality
• educational competence
• good oral and written presentation skills in English 

 

Educational competence means pedagogical or didactic competence to promote learning, including knowledge and skills in the development and implementation of teaching and supervision at university and university college level. Nord University has supplementary provisions on educational competence. For further information please refer to NORDs requirements for educational competence 

Any applicants who are unable to provide documentary proof of adequate professional educational competence when employed must acquire such competence over the course of a two-year period. Nord University offers such a course which covers this requirement.

Qualified applicants will be ranked according to the following criteria:

• Research and development with relevance to the position
• Emphasis will be placed on publications within the last five years
• Experience with international research networks and projects with external funding
• Experience from teaching and academic supervision at bachelor-, master- and doctoral- levels from the university and college sector
• Educational qualifications from a college, university or equivalent
• Pedagogical skills
• Relevant professional practice
• Good skills in communication and collaboration with students, colleagues
• Individual qualities that can contribute positively to the workplace environment
• Good oral and written presentation skills in English 

We offer

The position is compensated according to government regulations, LPL 17.510, code 1013 Professor or code 1011 Associate Professor. Salary by agreement.

• Advantages within the Government Pension Fund for loans, insurance and pension
• Creative and collegial working environment 
• A workplace with steady progressive development 
• Flexible working hours 
• Active university sports team 

General information

The person who is appointed must abide by the applicable laws, agreements, and directives. The responsibilities and duties associated with the position may change with future reorganization at Nord University.

Nord University is subject to the Security Act, which imposes requirements for handling protected and sensitive information. To enhance the security of the hiring process, Nord may conduct background checks on potential candidates.

Please note that all our candidates may be asked questions necessary in this context. This includes questions about any connections to countries that the PST has assessed as high-risk in its open threat assessment. The state workforce should, to the greatest extent possible, reflect the diversity of the population. Therefore, Nord University encourages qualified candidates with disabilities, gaps in their CV, immigrant backgrounds, and other diverse life experiences to apply. Information about disabilities or gaps in the CV may be used for anonymized registration purposes.

For this position, Nord University is cautious about hiring individuals with connections to high-risk countries.

Application process

Applicants will be evaluated by an expert committee. Short-listed applicants may be called for an interview and trial lecture. These will be decisive for the appointment.

Application

The electronic application must contain: 

• Cover letter
• Complete CV summarizing education, positions held, teaching and research experience, publications, administrative experience and other qualifying activities
• Copies of diplomas, transcripts and certificates
• Complete copies of up to 10 or 15 of the applicant's most relevant publications / academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered, along with a list of those submitted. The list should include five publications that the applicant believes to be most important, along with the reasons why. The doctoral dissertation should be included
• Pedagogical CV 
• Documentation of other activities which the applicant considers relevant to the position and desires to be considered in the assessment
• Contact information for 2-3 referees

All documentation to be considered is to be uploaded as attachments to the application.Complete documentation in electronic form must be submitted by the closing date for applications.

After the application period has expired a list of applicants will be published. Note that, in special cases, the identity of particular applicants to a position may be made public even when that applicant has requested that their application be processed confidentially. Applicants requesting an exemption from publication of their identity must explain their reasons for doing so in their application. In this case, advance notice will be given in the event of a decision to make any information about the applicant public.